SD40-2 1633 ...yes a High hood model finally

[Badhorse79]

Started another project .... This makes 10 on the bench!
1633 has some unique qualities about it ...1 is the GP7/9 style dynamic brake fan . 2 all the remote control goodies crowding the roof of the cab .3 triple clasp trucks (not really unique to former N&W SDs)
So here are a few pics of the build so far !!!

High hood in place 



Work on the side frames (robbed some older 4 axle of theirs for the brackets)






Added the fans to the dynamic area



Home made drop step and ditchlight brackets



Needed to replace the radiator grills with the "chicken wire" grills



And here are the roof pics (the R/C platforms are scratch built ... Just needs the beacons added and that'll finish them up







That's all for now ! Adding the radiator fans and tank details then need to order the rest of the parts needed ....more to come
Thanks Eric

[thpbears]

Nice I love my stock of high hoods. They just show power .

[Badhorse79]

Always loved them ... Not quite sure why I don't have more on my roster LOL

[leroy]

Looks great... How are ya putting the brake clasps on the center axle...?

leroy

[Badhorse79]

Thanks .... I used the center brake shoes of athearn F unit side frames .... Had to be careful cutting them cause the little brackets would easily break off

[Badhorse79]

Here's a over head shot of the roof top details ! I must say I like the Cannon and Co. Fans !

[NSMoWandS]

Nice! Seems to be a N&W SD40 day! LOL! Nothing like using old parts for a new project! DE Dan

[leroy]

Thanks .... I used the center brake shoes of athearn F unit side frames .... Had to be careful cutting them cause the little brackets would easily break off

Thanks Bad... That is a great job... They look just right....

leroy

[Badhorse79]

LOL yeah Dan ... Me and LP started around the same time I think ! I have another ex N&W 40-2 (6193) I'm building .... But its still in the box ! I'll more than likely start that after 1633 is done ! Thanks  Leroy

[NSMoWandS]

LOL! Nice work... not sure what I should work on next? ... thinking, maybe, time to start on that 2nd level? DE Dan

[SOU91]

Looking good. I love a high hood SD40-2

[leroy]

Looks great.....!

Thanks for takin the time to share photos....

leroy

[Michael Knight]

How are your projects coming, Badhorse?

[Badhorse79]

Coming along very slowly lol been really really busy with work and a few other things thats consumed a lot of my time ! Im slowly getting back on "track" with the projects ! Ill be uploading some pics here today actually thanks to the holiday time off I was able to start up again !

[Michael Knight]

Coming along very slowly lol been really really busy with work and a few other things thats consumed a lot of my time ! Im slowly getting back on "track" with the projects ! Ill be uploading some pics here today actually thanks to the holiday time off I was able to start up again !

Glad to hear you are still working on your railroad models. I look forward to seeing pics of your projects.

[Badhorse79]

Got a lot done on this old girl heres a few pics to catch ya up on !


Got the front end decked out



Noticed on the prototype that the pilot ends extend out further than standard 40-2s
So some styrene fixed that right up



Heres a few over all pics so far ...

[Badhorse79]

Forgot one

[thpbears]

Looking good

[Michael Knight]

That is going to be one detailed unit! Great work and thanks for the update.